Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Benjamin Leifheit

Shabbona

Summary

Dynamic professional with a background as a Teacher's Aide at Krejci Academy, skilled in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student learning through effective educational support and collaboration. Recognized for maintaining a safe environment and adapting to the needs of students, including those with special needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Aide

Krejci Academy
09.1999 - 09.2000
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.

Molding Technician

Liquid Container
09.1997 - 08.1998
  • Maximized equipment performance through thorough analysis of machine data, identifying trends and making data-driven adjustments as needed.
  • Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss project progress, sharing insights gained from the manufacturing floor perspective.
  • Supported engineering teams with prototype development, providing valuable input based on hands-on experience with molding techniques.

Newspaper Carrier

Beacon News
06.1989 - 06.1992
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.

Delivery Driver

John's Flowers
05.1996 - 04.1997
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Prep Cook

RedLobster
04.1995 - 06.1996
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.

Grocery Bagger

Jewel
11.1994 - 02.1995
  • Assisted customers with carrying heavy bags to their vehicles, enhancing overall service quality.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by quickly and accurately bagging groceries.
  • Collected carts from parking lot and designated return locations.
  • Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.

Education

Indian Creek
Shabbona, IL
06.1995

Aurora Christian
Aurora,IL
1994

Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL
1992

Cross Lutheran
Yorkville, IL
1991

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Behavior management
  • Educational support
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Teacher support and collaboration
  • Special education support

Timeline

Teacher's Aide

Krejci Academy
09.1999 - 09.2000

Molding Technician

Liquid Container
09.1997 - 08.1998

Delivery Driver

John's Flowers
05.1996 - 04.1997

Prep Cook

RedLobster
04.1995 - 06.1996

Grocery Bagger

Jewel
11.1994 - 02.1995

Newspaper Carrier

Beacon News
06.1989 - 06.1992

Indian Creek

Aurora Christian

Yorkville High School

Cross Lutheran
Benjamin Leifheit